Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
Position Summary
Employees in this job complete and oversee a variety of professional engineering assignments. The duties of a water resource project engineer can vary between positions and locations, but generally, a water resource engineer works on designing pump systems, pipelines and treatment plants for handling wastewater. Water resource engineers also work on flood control projects and help map out drainage systems for dealing with water flow. They may also work on fresh water supply systems, such as those used for drinking water.
Experienced Project Engineers may take on a project manager role and spend more time in the field or meeting with clients and government officials. These professionals review the work of technicians and less experienced engineers to ensure compliance with regulations. Additionally, more experienced Project Engineers may analyze the environmental impact of proposed construction and check specifications for adherence to engineering standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete studies, reports, and investigations of water, wastewater, and drainage issues based upon needs and desires of clients
- Review plans for compliance with local, state, federal and industry standards
- Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
- Complete work in such a way as to maintain project schedules and costs
- Develop plans, specifications and probable opinion of construction cost estimates for water, wastewater and drainage projects
- Assist in or complete water, wastewater and drainage design and layout activities including erosion control and water quality maintenance
- Complete design calculation utilizing spreadsheets and computer-based design software
- Complete computer modeling for water distribution, wastewater collection and drainage systems
- Explore alternative construction or operating methods that could be used to save costs
- Attend client meetings
- Monitor and observe daily construction activities on civil engineering projects
- Coordinate and complete construction administration activities
- Perform drafting tasks, as assigned, to meet deliverable schedules
- Prepare permit applications relative to water, wastewater, and drainage facilities
- Perform field inspection and investigation
- Establish good rapport and build relationships with peers and clients by responding to requests and communicating information in a timely manner
- Remain updated on current professional practices and maintain a high awareness of new products and procedures in industry by monitoring trade publications and actively participating in professional associations
- Comply with all company policies including safety policies
- Perform other duties as required
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support